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WorksheetsL2 Common Plumbing Processes
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Identify the correct to tool for bending copper tube on site
Scissor Bender
Adjustable Spanner
Plastic pipe cutters
Hacksaw
Identify the correct tool for tightening a compression fitting
Scissor bender
Adjustable spanner
Plastic pipe cutter
Circular saw
Identify the correct tool for cutting polybutylene pipe
Scissor bender
Adjustable spanner
Plastic pipe cutters
Circular saw
Identify the correct tool for cutting floor boards
Core drill
Plastic pipe cutter
Circular saw
Scissor bender
Identify the correct tool for drilling a hole for a boiler flue
A hacksaw
A circular saw
Scissor benders
A core drill
Identify which tool would be used for cutting low carbon steel pipe
A hacksaw
A core drill
A circular saw
Adjustable spanners
State the checks to be made on a power tool before use
The tool outer casing only.
The tool body, cord and plug for damage and wear. The tool is the correct voltage for power supply. Has a valid PAT test.
Check the tool for body damage only.
Check the tool for damaged plug only.
What grade of copper tube is used in most plumbing installations.
R220
R250
R290
End feed copper solder fittings
Have solder held integral to the fitting.
Require solder to be fed into the fitting from the end.
Are compression fittings
Are push fit fittings
Solder ring fittings
Require solder to be fed in from the end of the fitting.
Have solder held integrally in the body.
Are push fit fittings
Are compression fittings
What is the purpose of flux?
to aid cleaning of oxides from the pipe surface and to aid the flow of solder into the fitting.
To act as a sealer on compression fittings
To aid thread cutting of LCS pipework
Type A compression fittings are non-manipulative and are generally used for which applications
Below ground
Above ground
Manipulated to flare the end of the pipe
What do the initials LCS stand for?
Low carbon Sulphur
Large core steel
Low carbon steel
Lead carbon steel
